Sergeal Petersen’s two tries key as South African side dominate through the boot and in the pack
Bulls' Embrose Papier offloads as he is tackled by Leinster's Robbie Henshaw during the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Photograph: Christiaan Kotze/Inpho/Steve Haag Sportsended their season empty-handed when they fell short in the altitude of Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
From the beginning, the Bulls opted to test Leinster under high balls and crossfield kicks from Willie le Roux and outhalf Goosen, their tactics spelling out from early on and throughout the opening 40 minutes the variety of play they were offering.Munster braced for a feisty challenge from formidable GlasgowGarry Ringrose, back for the first time since January, showed his worth during this time with three big tackles as the Bulls probed in behind the rushing Leinster players.
Leinster hadn’t threatened in the first quarter and missed a chance to take the lead when Byrne’s penalty from the halfway line did not land. Then poor discipline from right wing Petersen saw him go to the bin for a deliberate knock-on as Leinster swept forward. But the home side continued their pattern of quick passing and probing Leinster with kicks. Their scrum was also a weapon. A few minutes later the Bulls were punching into the Leinster posts five metres out and with Leinster stretched, a beautiful running line from Goosen against the grain, allowed him knife through.
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